Places And Travel
10 Most Neighborly Towns In The Great Lakes
Pretty harbors are everywhere on the Great Lakes. These ten towns offer something rarer: neighbors who genuinely save a seat for whoever wanders in.
8 Most Inviting Towns In The Northern United States
Check out these eight destinations in the northern United States with vibrant cultures and various activities to explore and enjoy.
7 Most Breathtaking Towns In Indiana
Indiana's most breathtaking towns are close to natural wonders like waterfalls, important historic battlefields and sites, and beautiful buildings.
How Hot Death Valley Actually Gets Compared To The Sahara
Is Death Valley hotter than the Sahara? Officially, yes: its 134°F beats the Sahara's 131°F. But the Sahara wins on sheer scale. How the two really compare.
10 Prettiest Small Towns On The Chesapeake Bay
These towns are the prettiest in Chesapeake Bay, offering attractions like maritime forests, oyster festivals, 18th-century inns, and sailing charters.
9 Most Welcoming Towns In Ohio's Countryside
Ohio's backcountry features charming small towns, scenic landscapes, and welcoming communities, offering peaceful retreats.
Sunsets & Stargazing in Southampton, Ontario
Southampton, Ontario sits on Lake Huron in Bruce County, pairing High Street shops and a wide beach with camping, trails and dark skies at MacGregor Point.
11 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In New England This Year
Across New England, 11 natural wonders span all six states, from a glacial erratic in New Hampshire to a Connecticut ridge of 200-million-year-old lava.
The Counties With More Second Homes Than Residents
Hamilton County, New York, and Daggett County, Utah, are the only two US counties where seasonal housing outnumbers year-round residents, per 2020-2024 ACS.
9 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Florida
Discover nine of Florida's prettiest main streets, where working waterfronts, historic architecture, antique shops, and Gulf sunsets set the pace.
6 Safest Towns In The Maritimes For Senior Living
Six Maritime towns in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI give retirees low crime rates, nearby hospitals, senior safety programs, and walkable downtowns.
The State Parks Built Around A Single Lake
The State Parks Built Around A Single Lake include Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, Inks Lake in Texas, and Deep Creek in Maryland.
The Foggiest National Park In The United States
The Foggiest National Park In The United States is California's Point Reyes, where cold Pacific upwelling shrouds the coast in fog most of the year.
The Largest Dams In North America
Explore the largest dams in North America, ranked by height, from Mexico’s Chicoasén Dam to Mica, Oroville, Hoover, and more.
7 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Wales
These seven welcoming towns in Wales stand out for the festivals and local traditions that make it easy for visitors to feel part of the community.
London’s West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture
London's West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture into a two-mile walk, and Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and Covent Garden are all free.
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Ireland
Find friendly Irish towns for retirement with coastal views and lively festivals, plus historic sites, golf courses, and welcoming pubs.
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Queensland This Year
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Queensland This Year start with the Great Barrier Reef and take in the world's largest sand island and longest lava tubes.
9 Great Road Trips to Take in The Rockies
Icefields Parkway, Beartooth Highway, Trail Ridge Road, and six more Rocky Mountain drives, with mileage, passes, and seasonal windows.
The Longest Highway Without A Gas Station In America
The Longest Highway Without A Gas Station In America is Alaska's Dalton Highway, where 239 miles separate the pumps at Coldfoot from those at Deadhorse.
8 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Washington
From the ferry docks of Anacortes to the brick storefronts of Walla Walla, they show just how much variety exists across Washington’s small towns.
This Oregon Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Oregon’s King of Roads threads past thundering waterfalls and cliffside overlooks on a gorge drive built to astonish from start to finish.
8 Best Towns In Hawaii To Retire Comfortably
Discover 9 affordable Hawaiian towns perfect for retirement, offering natural beauty, community charm, and access to healthcare and local attractions.
This Quiet Utah City Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
Salt Lake City is an underrated haven for nature lovers, with 100-acre gardens, the historic Tracy Aviary, mountain trails, and Great Salt Lake birding.
10 Ideal California Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Discover 10 scenic California destinations perfect for 3-day getaways, from coastal towns to wine country and redwood forests.
The National Forests With The Most Black Bears
Across the US, forests like the Tongass, Shasta-Trinity, and Superior support some of North America’s densest, most productive black bear populations.
The Highest Interstate Highway In America
The highest point on America's Interstate system isn't a mountain pass, it's a tunnel. Meet Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel at 11,158 feet, where your car gasps for air.
10 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In The Southern United States
Skip the postcard. These 10 Southern downtown streetscapes pair pretty storefronts with forts, waterfalls, and reasons to linger all day.
2026's 10 Most Scenic British Columbia Towns
From the world's longest frozen skating trail to desert vineyards, meet 10 British Columbia towns where a single landscape shapes the whole community.
The Longest Pedestrian Bridges In The United States
The longest pedestrian bridges in the United States, from New York's Walkway Over the Hudson to Virginia's High Bridge and Nashville's Seigenthaler.
The Trees That Can Clone Themselves Into A Forest
Meet the trees that clone themselves into entire forests, from Utah's Pando aspen to the record-setting banyan figs of southern India.
5 Tick Infested Areas In California's Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada, California, tick hotspots stretch from Folsom Lake to Sequoia National Forest; learn Lyme disease data and prevention tips for hikers.
12 Most Overlooked Virginia Towns For 2026
Overlooked Virginia towns like Saltville, Farmville, and Big Stone Gap trade crowds for salt marshes, rail trails, and bluegrass in 2026.
The Oldest Factories Still Running In America
The oldest factories still running in America, from Crane Currency (1801) and Yuengling to Martin Guitar, Steinway, Tabasco, and Lodge Cast Iron.
7 Best Towns In Maryland For A Two-Day Recharge
Towns such as Chesapeake City and St. Michaels offer visitors a welcome reprieve from the stresses of everyday life, perfect for a two-day recharge.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Idaho
Idaho’s most memorable towns pair alpine lakes and mining history with ski slopes, hot springs, and wineries beside wild rivers.
7 Cute Small Town Drives In New Jersey
Discover seven short New Jersey road trips that pack small-town character, scenic landscapes, and memorable stops into drives of 30 minutes or less.
How Many Cities Sit On The Mississippi River
There are 124 cities and towns on the Mississippi River, and not one of them has a million people. How they break down along the river, and why none got big.
9 Prettiest Downtown Strips In Colorado
Discover the prettiest downtown strips in Colorado, from Creede to Telluride, where historic Main Streets mix shops, galleries, and mountain views.
9 Cute Small Town Drives In Texas
Plan easy Texas road trips through small towns, historic sites, swimming holes, and wide-open landscapes made for a memorable weekend.